Seanad debates

Monday, 24 November 2003

Personal Injuries Assessment Board Bill 2003: Committee Stage.

 

To clarify, if one completes a form for a constituent, whether a tax form or another form, one fills it out in full accordance with his or her instructions and takes no responsibility for the outcome, although one hopes the person in question will receive justice and fair play and will pay no more than their obligation. Although I often advise my clients to go to an accountant, sometimes they prefer public representatives to complete the work for them, particularly if they were satisfied with the outcome in the past. This is a major responsibility and, as such, I do not want public representatives to assume the role of solicitors with regard to the PIAB. It is inevitable, however, because we will be asked to complete and submit forms to the PIAB on behalf of constituents. I would prefer if solicitors assumed this role.

Comments

No comments

Log in or join to post a public comment.